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  • The Doctor who Shaped Gavin Newsom’s COVID Response is Stepping Down

    By Ana B. Ibarra and Kristen Hwang, CalMatters Dr. Mark Ghaly, who led California’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a top adviser to Gov. Gavin Newsom, is stepping down from his position as secretary of Health and Human Services, the governor’s office announced today. Ghaly has been a consistent face in Newsom’s administration since More

  • Op-Ed: The Petition to Save Glen Annie

    By Tom Modugno You may have heard that the in order to satisfy the State Mandate to build more houses, Joan Hartman and the County of Santa Barbara have decided to build up to 1,000 new houses right on the border of the City of Goleta. This will satisfy the county’s requirements while allowing Goleta More

  • Op-Ed: The Unintended Consequences of Illicit Roadside Food Vending

    By Joan Hartmann (3rd District Santa Barbara County Supervisor)  and Gina Fischer (3rd District Chief of Staff) As a County Supervisor, constituent concerns are a top priority, especially those that address community health and safety. Since the start of summer, my office has been inundated with complaints about pop-up roadside food vending—particularly taco operations in More

  • Former Teacher Charged with Child Molestation and Peeping Fails to Appear in Court

    Former Santa Barbara Charter School teacher Steven Schapansky, who faces multiple charges involving minors, has failed to appear for his scheduled arraignment in court on Friday morning. The revelation emerged after the 54-year-old sent messages to his family and friends earlier in the week, expressing his intention to evade the Santa Barbara Superior Court proceedings. More

  • Pioneer Valley High Principal on Administrative Leave Amid Allegations of Unprofessional Conduct

    Pioneer Valley High School’s principal, Shanda Herrera, is currently placed on paid administrative leave as of Friday, September 13, pending an investigation by an independent investigator into allegations of her unprofessional conduct. According to the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District’s Public Information Officer, Kenny Klein, all allegations will be “promptly investigated by a More

  • Lockdown Lifted at San Marcos High School Following Gun Report

    Thursday morning brought moments of concern to the San Marcos High School (SMHS) community after reports surfaced of a juvenile with a gun on campus. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office promptly responded to a call received at 10:02 a.m., on September 12, initiating a swift action to ensure the safety of students and staff. More

  • Man Saved from High Tide Below Shoreline Park

    On Monday night, a man caught in a high tide below Shoreline Park was saved thanks to the swift actions of the Santa Barbara City Fire Department and the Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol. The rescue operation was launched around 7:21 p.m. after emergency services were alerted to a potential cliff rescue on the 1400 block More

  • NWS Predicts Light Rain and Possible Thunderstorms This Week

    The National Weather Service (NWS) has announced that a low-pressure system moving into Southern California could bring light rain and isolated thunderstorms to Santa Barbara County and surrounding regions. Residents and visitors can expect the weather shift to begin Wednesday and persist through Thursday, with varying chances of precipitation anticipated across the area. Forecasters predict More

  • Santa Barbara Airport Announces Open House for General Western Aero Hangars

    SBA Invites the Community to Provide Input Regarding the Future of the Historic Hangars Santa Barbara Airport invites the community to participate in an Open House regarding the General Western Aero Hangars on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Attendees can drop by anytime between 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to provide feedback, explore exhibits, and discuss More